For more than a century, Italian manufacturer Banci Firenze has earned acclaim all over the world for its extensive range of innovative lighting and other furniture designs that draw on geometry, nature and modernist architecture.
Founded in 1899 by Giuseppe Banci, Banci Firenze began as a workshop in Florence that initially specialized in restoring glass, crystal and iron chandeliers. During the 1900s, the business evolved — Banci Firenze became a manufacturer of exquisite light fixtures from hand-blown glass, handmade gold leaf and wrought iron.
Although the company is best known for their meticulously designed chandeliers, wall sconces, flush-mount ceiling lights and table lamps, Banci Firenze’s offerings eventually expanded to include other furnishings during the mid-20th century. Especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s were Banci Firenze’s collection of Hollywood Regency-style pieces, such as glass-topped side tables with gilt flower accents and bases. In the 1970s, dining room tables and cocktail tables characterized by mid-century modernist and Art Deco flourishes were among Banci Firenze’s most popular designs.
In the 1980s, Banci Firenze garnered attention for a unique storage piece designed by the Italian architect and designer Ugo La Pietra. Shaped like a staircase, the so-called “flag cabinet” featured brass drawers, silver-cast ball feet sculpted in brass and a brass flag on a pyramid-shaped top. The cabinet was presented at the Abitare il Tempo exhibition in Verona.
Today, Banci Firenze continues the tradition of designing widely coveted, high-quality lighting and furniture crafted with time-honored Italian techniques.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Banci Firenze lighting, tables and more furniture and collectibles.
Hollywood Regency chandelier lamp in Venetian style with crystal glass & leaves
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a set of three ceiling lamps with crystal glass which makes it elegant and classy. This set is beautiful which is comprised of two arms for the bulbs each, purple friut like ...
Crystal, Lead
Luxury Crystal and Brass wall Sconce Attributed to Lightolier
By Lightolier, Stilnovo
Located in Hannover, DE
This large, three-armed wall light is simple yet elegant. The design of this sconce is exceptional, and great care was taken in the craftsmanship of the glass. The glass was cut by m...
Crystal, Brass
Gold Metal & Glass Crystal Lantern Hanging Lamp, Hollywood Regency
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful hanging lamp is made out of crystal glass and metal in a gold color. They are two hanging round lamps each, a customer can choose to buy two of them or one as preffere...
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Flush Mount with Ears of Corn in Gold and Silver
Located in Hannover, DE
Wow, isn't this a gorgeous ceiling light? It's truly a masterpiece! I absolutely love the way it's made, and the design is so timeless and classic that it'll never go out of style. Y...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Rare Palwa 3-Arm Crystal Chandelier, Rose-Lilac Crystals, Hollywood Regency
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptional 3-arm crystal chandelier in the iconic Hollywood Regency style – a rare and early model by the renowned luxury lighting manufacturer Palwa, created in an era when unco...
Crystal, Brass
Banci Firenze Style Floral Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Amber Glass Leaves
Located in Hannover, DE
This exquisite Italian floral flush mount ceiling light was crafted in the 1970s–1980s and is attributed to the celebrated Florentine manufacturer Banci Firenze, renowned for creatin...
Metal
Banci Firenze Gilt Metal Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers and Glass Leaves
By Banci Firenze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large flush mount ceiling light by Banci Firenze, Italy, circa 1970. Executed in gilt metal and decorated with sculptural oak leaves, crystal flowers and glass leaves. The fixture f...
Brass
Banci Firenze Gilt Metal Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers and Glass Leaves
By Banci Firenze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large flush mount ceiling light by Banci Firenze, Italy, circa 1970. Executed in gilt metal and decorated with sculptural oak leaves, crystal flowers and glass leaves. The fixture f...
Brass
1930's French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with crystal flowers (4 interior lights)
Crystal, Metal
French Crystal Chandelier Light Fixture Flush Mount Hollywood Regency
Located in Atlanta, GA
French crystal flush mount light fixture, France, circa 1950s. Please note that the chandelier does not have any internal lighting parts such as sockets, etc., but it could fit over ...
Crystal, Brass
Heavy Brass and Faceted Cut Glass Flush Mount with French Lily Motif
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Classic heavily detailed flush mount made of brass and glass. The fixture is casted in a French lily motif and the heavy glass shade is cut in a geometric pattern. This causes many...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Crystal Glass Flower Flush Mount or Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency Style crystal glass flower flush mount or wall lamp, France, ca. 1950s, attributed to Maison Baguès. This glamorous Hollywood Regency-style ceiling light from the 1...
Crystal, Aluminum, Metal, Brass
